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Top 10 Things that Happened for Me in 2016

2016 was a crazy year and although there were some points that weren’t the best, it was filled with amazing experiences and events. Here are my top 10 (in no real order)

1. I made new friends

Although this happened throughout the year, there are are few moments and a few friends that stand out in particular. Pageants and theater have truly brought some amazing people into my life.

2. I reconnected with old friends

The theater community is tight and sometimes it brings people back into your life that you hadn’t seen in years!

3. I became involved with an amazing organization

Listen, Lucy is my favorite organization and the founder, Jordan, is one of my favorite people. A small scholarship opportunity opened a door for me to make a new connection and find a new passion and drive this past April and I am forever grateful for that.

4. I saw some amazing shows

Yes, I saw some great works of theater, including Fun Home and Jersey Boys before they closed. But I also saw The Who in March. And that was pretty awesome.

5. I was involved in two amazing productions

In July, I was cast in Beauty and the Beast. It was my first show back after a three year hiatus from performing and it was fantastic. Then, in August, I got the opportunity to work on a show that changed my life: Big Fish. Not only is the show very moving and powerful, but the cast was kind and hard working and I felt honored to have been able to be a part of it, even if it was just for one short week.

6. I celebrated the achievements of my friends

I saw one of my closest friends win her first miss title in March. I celebrated my best friends 21st birthday. I got to be dragged across the island with my other best friend as she was Miss Staten Island United States. There are so many more, but these are just a few of the great moments that I got to be involved in. Seeing the joy of your friends can sometimes be more exciting than your own.

Although it was sad to have to say goodbye to my first long term job (and the wonderful family I had been babysitting for), I had the blessing of getting not only one, but two new jobs! I work for another great family now and I work for an amazing studio where I get to teach something I love, theater.

9. I won Miss Staten Island

This is obviously the number one highlight of the year. Four years and ten pageants later, I finally achieved one of my biggest goals. There are no extra words needed to describe how amazing this is and will be.

10. I watched my best friend win Miss Cosmopolitan

The only thing more exciting than your own dreams coming true is watching your best friends dreams come true as well. And yes, I did flip out in the best way possible when I realized I get to spend Miss NY week with “my blonde”.

Bonus: All of the amazing appearances I have gotten to go on as Miss Staten Island

I have had so many amazing opportunities so far as Miss Staten Island and I can’t wait to see what is next.

It has been a crazy year but I wouldn’t change anything. Stay tuned for another post about what I’m looking forward to next year and what some of my goals are!